Footwear with Interchangeable Top Strap

ABSTRACT

A shoe platform with interchangeable top straps ( 2 -B). Each strap will have two push-to-release locking devices ( 1 -C) which secure the strap to the platform on each side of the shoe. Many straps can be interchanged with each platform to give the shoe a new style and appearance.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH

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SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of Invention

This invention relates to footwear, specifically to sandals with one strap across the top of the shoe.

2. Background of the Invention

In order to change the style, color and general appearance of footwear a person must purchase multiple pairs. My invention will allow a person to simply and quickly make one pair of shoes accomplish the function of many by snapping interchangeable top straps into push-to-release locking devices on a single basic shoe platform, as the wearer may desire.

The key to this invention is the interlocking snap devices which secure the various tops to the single sole or platform or change top straps to multiple sole platforms of different colors and styles.

SUMMARY

I have invented a shoe that has interchangeable top straps made of pliable materials that lock securely into the shoe's platform, which makes possible the changing of a single shoe's basic style and appearance quickly and economically.

DRAWINGS—FIGURES

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FIG. 1 is an outside view of the shoe assembled. 1-A shows the basic shoe platform. 1-B shows the removable top strap in its locked and secure position. 1-C shows the push-to-release locking device, which secures the strap to the platform on each side of the shoe. 1-D shows the interlocking rigid insert attached to the strap, which is inserted into the locking receiver that is permanently affixed to the shoe platform. 1-E shows the molded inside portion of the removable strap's locking device, which cushions the foot against irritation.

FIG. 2 is an outside view of the shoe with the strap released from the platform. 2-A shows the basic shoe platform. 2-B shows the interchangeable strap released from the interlocking snap devices. 2-C shows the male portion of the two-part locking device. 2-D shows the permanently affixed female receiver for the locking device. 2-E shows the foot-protection padded flange, which extends from the permanent locking device onto the shoe sole. 2-F shows the inside view of the removable strap's rigid male portion of the locking device. 

1-5. (canceled)
 6. A bucket with a handle.
 7. A handle comprising an elongated wire.
 8. The handle of claim 7 further comprising a plastic grip.
 9. A bucket with a blue handle.
 10. The bucket of claim 9 wherein the handle is made of wood.
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 13. A bucket with plastic sides and bottom. 